unconventional

[uhn-kuhn-ven-shuh-nl]

adjective

not conventional; not bound by or conforming to convention, rule, or precedent; free from conventionality: an unconventional artist; an unconventional use of material.

Origin of unconventional

First recorded in 1830–40; un-¹ + conventional

Related formsun·con·ven·tion·al·ist, nounun·con·ven·tion·al·ly, adverb

Synonyms for unconventional

eccentric, individualistic, idiosyncratic, atypical.

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Examples from the Web for unconventionally

Historical Examples of unconventionally

How unconventionally Israel approaches its God, and how democratically!
Against the Current
Edward A. Steiner
The dinners were discriminately, if unconventionally, ordered.
L-bas
J. K. Huysmans
She came in from the street, unconventionally removing her hat and gloves as she entered.
One Day
Anonymous
But that seemed not to be fair; unconventionally she inserted in each note the words, "to meet Mr. Stephen F. Ellis."
The Barrier
Allen French
To give up and to be human, unconventionally so for just a little while, seemed a mad desire.
The Forged Note
Oscar Micheaux

British Dictionary definitions for unconventionally

unconventional

adjective

not conforming to accepted rules or standards

Derived Formsunconventionality, noununconventionally, adverb

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Word Origin and History for unconventionally

unconventional

adj.

1832, from un- (1) "not" + conventional. "A 19 cent. epithet for a certain type of affectation." [Weekley] Related: Unconventionally.